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1VIINUTES OF TI� <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 16,2011 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that there does not need to be a minimum lot size to <br /> have a community or donation garden provided it meets the 10-foot setbacks. <br /> Curtis noted they will also likely need to accommodate areas for parking and other things on the property. <br /> Schoenzeit stated as it relates to the location of the garden,the person should be able to pick the spot that <br /> he feels is most conducive. Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission is focused on single contact <br /> donation gardens. � <br /> Schoenzeit stated as it relates to Item No.4,permitting,he would defer to legal counsel on what type of <br /> permit would be appropriate. Clearly the things that the Planning Commission would like to see are an <br /> agreement between the property owner and the community/donation garden person as well as a contact <br /> person, and then requirements for Gopher One calling if that is necessary. <br /> Curtis stated technically the permit could be a land alteration permit,which is an administrative permit so <br /> additional conditions cannot be placed on that type of pernut. Curtis commented that the concept of a <br /> special event permit being issued is an interesting concept but pointed out that a garden is a use rather <br /> than an event. A temporary use permit could be created, such as an NP. Special events typically are <br /> such things as a block party,carnival,circus,commercial movie shoot,fishing contest,hot air balloon <br /> event, etc. ' <br /> Thiesse commented he prefers the issuance of a pernut that would be reviewed every so often because the <br /> use of a garden might change over time or issues may arise. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether the Planning Commission is interested in allowing a shed. Schoenzeit asked <br /> whether everyone is pernutted a small shed on their properiy currently. <br /> Curtis indicated you would need to have a principal use on a property in order to have a shed. A permit <br /> would be required for any structure to allow for the City to review hardcover and other issues on the <br /> property. <br /> Gaffron stated it would still require a zoning permit even though it is not triggered by the building code. <br /> Schoenzeit noted a shed would not be allowed then under the City's current codes. <br /> Thiesse commented that people are very capable of moving their equipment around in their own vehicles <br /> and that if the garden is located on public property, a shed or other structure would become a risk since it <br /> could be vandalized. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that no shed will be allowed for a community/donation <br /> garden on public property. <br /> Schoenzeit stated as it relates to Item No. 6,the fencing would need to meet current City code. <br /> Schoenzeit questioned whether they would be allowed a fence without a principal structure. <br /> Curtis indicated Staff was looking for direction on the type of fencing, and if it can be accomplished with <br /> temporary fencing,that would be Staff's recommendation. <br /> Page <br /> 12 <br />